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Cora R.

Foster, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Cora. I'm a stay at home mom of 2 and a registered nurse with experience in pediatrics. I have worked with children with special needs as well. I would love to take care of your kiddos on weekends!
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Human Laugh Generator

Storrs Mansfield, CT

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! Growing up with 4 siblings, I have lots of experience babysitting and taking care of kids. In addition, I have been teaching swim lessons for 4 years and just hit my 200th kid last summer. I am first aid and CPR certified and I have experience professionally working with children with special needs. I look forward to meeting...
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Teacher, Smile Creator

Dayville, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 27-year-old with many years of childcare experience and great references! I have nannied for families with children of all ages and have also worked with children with special needs, so I understand the importance of providing individualized care and attention. I would love to help your family with any type of care you...
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Responsible Adult, Looking To Work Per Diem For Local Families.

West Greenwich, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old, both paid and unpaid. I am consistently around & babysitting my nieces and nephews of all ages. I currently work part time as an LPN (Nurse) at a primary care office. But previously worked as a nurse at a pediatrics Drs. office. I also work part/full time as a wedding/family...
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Norwich, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I finished college and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Three Rivers Community College. I've been babysitting for 15 years. I have worked in a child care center for three years. I love working with kids because they are learning as they go. I have experience with special needs children and adults too. I am...
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Willimantic, CT

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$18/hr
I possess a Bachelor Degree in Science Special Needs and have over 5 years work experience handling individuals with Special Needs. I have experience in both school setting as well as home setting. I assist individuals with feeding, toileting, preparing meals , bathing, dressing and undressing and to ensure they are safe. I also...
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Coventry, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am driven by a profound passion for empowering individuals, motivated by an inherent desire to make a lasting impact on their lives. My career commenced in 2012, with extensive training at a local nursing home, where I refined my skills over three years. Subsequently, I transitioned to homecare, discovering a deep sense of...
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Special Needs Provider

North Windham, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in a vocational setting as well as in an alternative school. I have taken many seminars that have increased my knowledge in this field. I have worked with individuals with special needs of all ages and disabilities. I have always enjoyed the challenge and rewards that come with working with persons with special...
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Personal Care-giver

Willimantic, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 35 years of various experience, including, working in group homes since 1990, job coaching, in-home personal assistant, community experience, etc. I have volunteered with The American Red Cross since 2005 (Hurricane Katrina). I am also a former EMT-Basic. I have done private and facility care. I have had live-in jobs with...
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Chaplin, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I worked full-time as an aide for middle aged twins who had Developmental Disabilities and Muscular Dystrophy. This position ended recently when the twins passed away within 2 months of each other. In my role as an aide, I assist with ADLs and with both a respiratory and exercise program, escorted them into the community and to...
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North Scituate, RI

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$26/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Mars, I use they/them pronouns and thanks for visiting my profile! Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my true passion. With eight years of experience caring for children ranging from infants to pre-teens, to special needs adults, I bring a patient, creative, and calm approach to...
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Willimantic, CT

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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi families! My name is Calli, and I'm a Health Sciences student at Eastern Connecticut State University looking to babysit before/after classes and on weekends. I do have an apartment in Willimantic so will be available during the summer. I have 3 years of experience with children ages 5 months - 11, including being a Lead...
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Coventry, RI

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$20/hr
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
transportation
+ 1 more
I grow up a brother special needs. I spent many years around children with disabilities and Special Olympics. I later went on to work at perspectives for 15 years taking care of adults with disabilities after I had an adult with disability living with me for six years I also took care of a 91-year-old woman with dementia living...
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Registered Behavior Technician

Coventry, RI

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Over the past year I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children of varying ages. I excel at maintaining child safety, promoting a fun and accepting environment, and teaching necessary life skills. Anyone who I have worked for/with can see that I make it my mission to bring 100% enthusiasm and love to my job...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Ledyard, CT

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I have worked in the special needs field for 10 years now. I started at the age of 15 and I am currently 26 I have worked with kids as young as 3 and as old as 22. I have worked with a wide range of kids with disabilities. I am passionate about kids with special needs because you learn something new every day, you are always...
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North Franklin, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I would love to get to know your child. I am caring, kind and much more. Your child would be under the best care you need. I would communicate about your child while your gone any way you would like. At my main job I work with many special needs kids. I am well equipped with it. I would love to get to know your child more. I...
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Experienced Special Needs Adult Caregiver

Pomfret Center, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
15 years managing a day habilitation program for 55 adults with developmental disabilities.
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Coventry, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm Nichole . I grew up with a brother with a disability so I was raised around Special Olympics and children with disabilities later went on to Work at perspectives and group homes and day programs and then took in a client to live with me as an SLA for the past six years, she recently moved back home with her mom after that, I...
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Woodstock Valley, CT

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am 56 years old, mother to two and grandmother to five. I love teaching children new things. I am an artist and avid crafter and will contantly encourage your children to participate in craft activities. My professional career has been working as a high school cooking teacher, cook and subsequently as chef in small food...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Coventry, RI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working with more acute cases of special needs from working at Bradley Hospital, a facility for acute psychiatric adolescent services. Many of the patients I cared for had Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as various behavioral and sensory disorders. I have a passion for this type of care because of these...
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